The Third Term Trap: A Pattern of African Leaders Who Refuse to Let Go The Democratic Republic of Congo is on the brink of crisis, threatened by President Felix Tshisekedi's bid to serve a third term.
Widespread protests and accusations of an attempted power grab have erupted, but what drives this desire for extended rule? Is it personal ambition or something more?
Several African leaders have recently attempted to circumvent constitutional limits on their terms in office. In the DRC, President Tshisekedi's bid is not unique.